Greater Noida is yet to be connected with Noida and Delhi and other NCR regions by metro rail network. On paper, there exists plans for doing this. Based on earlier reports, it says Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority has approved the metro rail project between the proposed metro station at Pari Chowk till sectors 18 and 20, the first residential sectors of the authority being developed where over 21,000 allotments have been done.

-Spokesperson has gone on record saying, "On
getting the DPR, the project will be implemented on priority as we
want project implementation before allottees construct houses and
start living here. Metro alignment would be parallel to Yamuna
expressway".

-The total rail route length would be around 21
kilometer from zero point of Yamuna Expressway on Noida Greater Noida
Expressway.

-Around six kilometer route will be in Greater Noida
city area and the rest in Yamuna Expressway city area.

- Noida Board has earmarked Rs.1500 crore for the
period 2014-15 for metro project between Botanical Garden and Kalindi
Kunj. Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority board has
approved the DPR and MoU of proposed Metro rail project connecting
Noida and Greater Noida. The Board has approved Rs.300 crores
for metro project to be spent in 2014-15.

Research shows that family residences located near
commuter rail stations do command a premium over homes located
elsewhere. Increased land values also generate more property
tax revenue to fund public services and local budgets.

Let's hope the project begins soon and ends up in
timely completion to give a boost to trade and commerce and other
ancillary services for all those living and planning to reside in
Greater Noida. Certainly, Greater Noida would stand to gain through a
Metro Rail connectivity.

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